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Wild-card spot within reach with 7 games left

By Matt.Maiocco on November 16, 2009 3:22 AM 70 COMMENTS

Since the beginning of the season - and definitely during the 49ers' four-game losing streak - my opinion was that the 49ers' only route to the playoffs was to overtake the Arizona Cardinals and win the NFC West.

Looking at the schedule a couple weeks ago, that prospect looked extremely difficult.

But after perusing the NFC standings, I've arrived at a different conclusion: There is no question the 49ers are right in the middle of the playoff race, and they're actually looking pretty good.

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Crabtree update: No update

By Matt.Maiocco on August 2, 2009 4:00 PM 22 COMMENTS

It's Day 6 of 49ers training camp for rookies (and the second day of practices) and the 49ers' top draft pick is still not under contract. And word is that the 49ers and receiver Michael Crabtree are getting no closer in their contract talks.